WATCH: Charles Oliveira is one of the most exciting fighters in the UFC today. With a record of 33-9, 1 NC, he has established himself as a top contender in the lightweight division. However, like all fighters, Oliveira has faced his share of setbacks in the Octagon. Let’s take a look at Oliveira’s losses in the UFC.
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Charles Oliveira UFC Losses
Charles Oliveira vs Jim Miller
Oliveira’s first loss in the UFC came in his third fight with the organization. He faced Jim Miller at UFC 124 in 2010 and lost by submission in the first round. Despite the loss, Oliveira bounced back with a submission win over Efrain Escudero in his next fight.
Charles Oliveira vs Cub Swanson
In the eighth match of UFC 152, Cub Swanson faced off against Charles Oliveira in the featherweight division. Swanson then landed a powerful left hook to Oliveira’s liver, followed by a right hand to his face. Oliveira backed off and fell to the ground with a delayed reaction, prompting the referee to stop the fight. Swanson won by TKO just 2 minutes and 40 seconds into the first round.
Charles Oliveira vs Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar defeated Charles Oliveira in UFC 162 by unanimous decision after dominating the striking exchanges and coming close to finishing the fight late in the match. The judges’ scores reflected Edgar’s superiority, with a score of 30-27 on two scorecards and 29-28 on the other.
Charles Oliveira vs Donald Cerrone
In the UFC on Versus 5 event, the cowboy-like Donald Cerrone delivered a decisive blow to Charles Oliveira, ending the bout via TKO at the 3:01 mark of the very first round.
Charles Oliveira vs Max Holloway
In UFC Fight Night 74, Charles Oliveira suffered a shoulder/neck injury while attempting a takedown early in the first round, leading to the premature end of the fight. Despite Max Holloway being declared the winner by TKO, the victory lacked definitive closure due to Oliveira’s injury.
Charles Oliveira vs Ricardo Lamas
In a thrilling showdown at UFC Fight Night 98, Ricardo Lamas emerged victorious over Charles Oliveira via a second-round submission at the 2:13 mark. Lamas proved to be too much for Oliveira to handle, eventually forcing the Brazilian to tap out in defeat.
Charles Oliveira vs Anthony Pettis
At UFC on Fox 21, Anthony Pettis came close to knocking out Charles Oliveira in the first round before securing a guillotine choke submission victory at 1 minute and 49 seconds into the third round. Pettis’ impressive performance proved too much for Oliveira, who was forced to tap out.
Charles Oliveira vs Paul Felder
At UFC 218, Paul Felder managed to withstand Charles Oliveira’s ground game and secured a second-round knockout victory. Despite Oliveira’s efforts, Felder proved to be too much for him, ultimately emerging victorious.
Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev
On October 22, 2022, the Etihad Arena hosted the UFC 280 lightweight title bout between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev. The fight went for two rounds, with Makhachev delivering more significant strikes and attempting two takedowns in the first round. In the second round, Makhachev secured a submission victory, resulting in Oliveira losing his lightweight title.
UFC 289
Despite experiencing ups and downs in his decade-long UFC career, Oliveira has remained determined to pursue UFC gold and has shown remarkable resilience in the face of setbacks. Fans eagerly anticipate his performance in this upcoming fight and whether it will lead to another chance at the Lightweight title.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship will hold UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana on June 10, 2023, at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Charles Oliveira is set to make his comeback in this event against Dariush. Follow InsideSport on GOOGLE NEWS / For UFC News updates with InsideSport.IN
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